Guenther House ended up being one of my favorite stops in San Antonio. Of course, the food was excellent. We had breakfast tacos, waffles, coffee, and a few other breakfast items, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The coffee was especially good. What surprised me most was how much more this place is than a restaurant. The historic home, museum rooms, gift shop, bakery counter, and beautifully maintained grounds make it feel like a destination rather than just a place to grab breakfast. The atmosphere reminded me of visiting a family home that has been lovingly preserved for generations. There is so much history throughout the property, yet it still feels warm and welcoming instead of formal. I was also impressed by the gift shop. It's packed with Pioneer products, baking mixes, Texas-made goods, and unique souvenirs. The bakery case alone is worth checking out because the desserts are enormous and looked amazing. We happened to visit on a rainy morning, so there was no wait. After seeing the property and experiencing the food, I completely understand why people are willing to line up on busy days. If you're visiting San Antonio, I would recommend giving yourself extra time here. Come for breakfast, stay to explore the house, browse the gift shop, and walk the grounds. It's a place that feels uniquely Texan and unlike anywhere else I've visited. read more

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This place is absolutely charming! The ambiance is a perfect balance between historic character and modern comfort, making it a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy a meal. Be prepared for a wait since seating is first-come, first-served and the restaurant gets quite busy. Fortunately, the wait didn't feel long at all because we were able to explore the surrounding historic neighborhood while waiting for our table. Once seated, there was a bit of a wait for the food ( hence 4 stars), but it was well worth it. Everything tasted fresh and made to order. Our server, Martin, was fantastic. He was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent customer service throughout our visit. The house coffee was a standout. It had a unique blend of spices that gave it a rich, flavorful taste unlike a regular cup of coffee. For food, we ordered the sweet waffle, and it was rich and buttery. The pancakes were light, fluffy, and equally delicious. The biscuits were soft, buttery, and flaky, while the gravy was flavorful. Overall, a wonderful dining experience with great food, excellent service, and a beautiful atmosphere. I would definitely return and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area. read more

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Good service and the food wasn't bad. There's just not a huge selection. I enjoyed the pecan pancakes. read more

The Guenther House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We arrived on a Sunday around 10:30 in the morning and it was incredibly busy. When we got there, we were estimated at an hour and 45 minute wait. We stepped inside and got a cup of coffee and an apple strudel and sat outside at one of the many benches snd enjoyed the peacefulness of the Riverwalk. After about an hour, we went into the gift shop looked around and toured the museum a little bit and then our table was ready. In total, we ended up waiting about an hour and 10 minutes. I got the breakfast tacos and they were the basics of breakfast tacos. You can choose up to three items in each one I chose to keep it simple and keep the same three items in both which was just eggs, cheese and bacon. I did get the house potatoes, which had great seasoning on them as well. My husband got the sweet cream waffle with a side of eggs, scrambled and cheese. It comes with bacon and the bacon actually taste like bacon! If ya know, ya know! The waffle was really delicious. Had a nice little crunch on the outside, but soft and fluffy in the inside. It was delicious. We we also got the cinnamon roll and they are ginormous! But incredibly delicious - probably one of the top ten cinnamon rolls I've ever had in my life. We did end up bringing it back to the hotel, though to have a snack later on in the evening. It's a really cool location with a lot of really amazing history for the area. And the neighborhood it's in is gorgeous. If you have time highly recommend strolling down some of the streets, especially King William as you'll see some beautiful historical homes. read more

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Almorzamos en este lugar, ordené QUICHE OF THE DAY, es como un pastel de huevo con chorizo, jalapeño,tomate y cebollita, estaba delicioso, muy recomendado creo que no siempre es el mismo sabor así que te recomiendo que le preguntes a tu mesero. El lugar precioso muy de temporada navideña, es como una casa de pisos arriba que puedes recorrer, tiene una tienda donde venden cositas super lindas y también pueden hacer eventos dentro del lugar, tienen mesas afuera y adentro, el lugar es muy céntrico y tienen parqueo propio read more

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Before my flight back to NC, my siblings and I decided to visit Guenther House for breakfast. Thinking it would be pretty packed, we arrived as they opened around 8 am. The GPS directed us to a parking lot next to the house that led to gates that were closed, so we had to drive around the property to park in another area that led us to their main entrance. As we walked up to the hostess stand we were able to take in the beautiful view of the historic building, lit patio, and lush landscape. We were greeted by the hostess who asked whether we preferred indoor or outdoor dining. As this was our first time, we decided to check out the inside of the house. We were seated immediately. There was ample seating both inside and outside, but as the time passed, people began filling in quickly. It took some time to get orders in and food out, but in the meantime, their custom roasted Founder's Choice coffee and waters were replenished frequently. I ordered scrambled eggs, chicken sausage (grateful that they offer a pork alternative), and a biscuit (biscuits are the only bread option). The biscuit was quite large, dense, but fluffy and paired well with the homemade blackberry preserves. My eggs were a bit runnier than I care for, so if you like a harder scramble, make sure to ask for it. My sister was happy with her breakfast tacos that were loaded with ground sausage and my brother enjoyed his waffle as well. The homemade biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles, and breakfast tacos seem to be pretty popular here. They also have quiche made daily and baked goods at the counter on your way in. You can explore the historic house equipped with a museum which is pretty unique. Overall, we had a decent breakfast and a memorable final meal as a family in San Antonio. read more

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Came here for brunch. Waited about 1.5 hours so will probably not return but glad I got to try it. Their founders choice coffee was really good! I really liked the food but I didn't like the potatoes too much, I think they had chorizo in them. The house inside was really cool to look at. The gift shop is cute. Love the outdoor seating. Our server was okay, he didn't seem like he wanted to be there lol read more

The Guenther House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great place for breakfast in San Antonio. Waffles were delicious. Bacon was crispy. Coffee hot and cup constantly refilled. Wish it were closer to home. read more

Service was good. Food was good. We Sat indoors. But the abundance of flies landing on me & flying over our table every 45 seconds was annoying. read more

Neat place - lots of history. Food was okay. We came here based on a recommendation with an emphasis on the Cinnamon Rolls. And oh man - those things were amazing. The house is situated next to San Antonio River, just south of downtown. The house is adjacent to the site of the Pioneer Flour Mills, which was started by the Guenther family in the 1800s. We came here on a Friday morning, around 9:30 am. It was not busy when we arrived but there was a decent line to be seated when we left. We elected to site indoors, which is down a few steps. It was cold inside from the AC, so be aware. If it's decent outside, consider that first. We were treated by our server, Trevon was pleasant and at our table right away. He brought us waters and took our order. Coffee arrived quickly but it wasn't hot, just sort of warm. On a return trip to refill us, we asked him to reheat it which he did. For breakfast, we shared: - Cinnamon Rolls (HUGE) - San Antonio Quiche We LOVED the Cinnamon Roll and it was HUGE! The Quiche was served with a decent amount of fresh fruit. It was made with a Country Style Biscuit crust. We weren't fans of the crust. Also, the quiche was not hot. It was mostly cold with some warm parts. As we had eaten part of the cinnamon roll before the quiche arrived, we picked at the quiche and did not asked for it to be heated. We decided to take it home where we'd heat it for lunch later. We did let Trevon know the quiche was mostly cold and asked him to let the kitchen know so they would know they're serving is well below serving temperature so others would not get what we got. After breakfast, we walked through a second floor museum roof or details and artifacts of the history of the Guenther family and their flour mill business. We then walked through the gift shop. And while our breakfast main was not served warm, we still enjoyed our visit here and would recommend it to anyone. read more

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Sat on the outside patio on a Weds. at lunchtime. Service was slow, but there were 3 larger groups, my group of 9 included. Food was tasty and price reasonable for the amount of food received. The biscuits are very large and 1 biscuit can easily be split by 2-3 people. I would eat here again. read more

Food was delicious Service was great and the ambiance was nice. Definitely recommend read more

absolutely disgustin, don't get me wrong the whole setting is beautiful and cute. but their presentation on sanitation is pure ignorance. I went inside to the restaurant and they have their pastries behind glass slide doors and their open but not just for the customer but for the flys and bugs and I see the manager shooing the flies and bugs after 5 minutes of me standing there and I ask "are these display? can I order fresh things?" her response "this is all I have" while I'm looking at flys and little roaches all over them and I saw some one drop a fruit from a fruit plate and put it on the plate to be served. we left I didn't stick around to be served here. read more

The Guenther House - The flys and little roaches around in there - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Big portions and southern style. Love it though. Service was fast. You can walk around the museum and the grounds while waiting. Historical place on the river. Great outdoor seating too. read more

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Lovely upscale place for comfort food. I love eating under the big spreading oaks outside, but the historical house is such a pretty place to explore. Servers are friendly and attentive. This is the kind of place I'd take my mother for brunch to impress her. read more

Delicious food! Our server was a delight! Love the beautiful building. Prices are great! read more

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OH MAN!! Atmosphere galore! This quaint mansion in the King Williams area of San Antonio is a perfect stop for breakfast, brunch or lunch. It is super important to make you aware, this is NOT a fast food place. Do not come here and expect to be in and out in 30 minutes. The food is made from scratch, as it is ordered. Our wait on this fine Saturday morning was listed as 35 to 45 minutes and took 23 minutes (ahead of what they told us). There is a cute little store upstairs on the 2nd floor. It is a bit pricy to me, but not overly expensive. The bathrooms are upstairs as well. I do believe they have accessible bathrooms on the outside seating area (which is nice and cool since it is down by the quiet end of the Riverwalk). On the second floor you can also see an old sitting room that shows the finery of this old mansion amd a very old piano. There are shelves with old plates that the Pioneer Mill used to give out. Now to the important part! The food!! Man, the servings are large. The biscuits are fluffy and taste so good! They are very large/tall! The chicken and waffles are very tasty and flavorful. We had a wait and got a piece of coffee cake to split and it was not too sweet and was just right for sharing as an appetizer before brunch. The fruit was very fresh, ripe, juicy and tasty. Server Isabella was fabulous!! We did have a wait for our food and she was directly on point!! Our glasses were never empty and she made sure to check on us multiple times while we waited and also while we ate. The restaurant was very busy and despite this, the tables were turned over and people were sat as quickly as possible. Sorry I didn't take as many pictures...but here are the two I took! read more

The Guenther House - Gunther's All American Breakfast (I beleieve) 2 biscuits, sausage gravy, and fresh fruit. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The food here is delicious and is presented well. Seeing other's dishes makes you anticipate yours. Staff is fine. Not to suggest they're rude, more just going through the motions. I've had brunch/breakfast and lunch here. Both time were delicious and had to eat outside, due to amount of patrons and limited indoor seating. Indoor seating is a preference and traditionally results in a wait time 3x what it would be to sit outside. There's drip coffee available to patrons that are waiting outside and the property, to include the museum, is fun to spend time exploring. Parking is very limited. I enjoy coming here, but know I'm gonna hike and/or wait. read more

I've heard about this restaurant for years, and the first time we're in San Antonio on vacation-- we visit! Delicious pancakes! Massive and fresh biscuits! Tasty coffee. And it feels like we're dining at Grandma's back porch, with the cloth napkins and wonderful service. The inside tour and shopping was worth the visit, too! read more

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My friend & I went to celebrate my best friend, & her late husband who passed a year ago, because he & I used to go here often. It was such a fun breakfast. Natasha was our waitress, & she was an absolute delight to have first thing in the morning. She has such a great personality. She's funny, & beat if all she's on top of what her tables need, & pays attention to her customers. We never had to ask for anything twice, or remind her. She was busy. We were there when they first opened so there was quite a bit of seating both inside & outside when we arrived, not so much 90 minutes later when we departed. It was full & a line had begun. So, weekend plans in San Antonio & you wanna come here? Get there early. My friend & I ate & drank the exact same thing. The house coffee - try it..it's so good. I believe she said it's vanilla, cinnamon & hazelnut - really tasty. Then we each got the the pancake platter. In all honesty, we should've split it. We both only ate half each. Pecan pancakes, bacon, fruit cups (the oranges seemed a bit old for just opening!? ), it also comes with pineapple wedges, quarter strawberry bits, & grapes . Together it was right around $34. Good meal, great staff, great atmosphere, the place makes you feel like you're eating in Grandma's kitchen when you eat inside. Then, go upstairs & grab some mixes, or baking necessities & head home to make more goodies. read more

The Guenther House - Natasha, the waitress, was such a great lady to have with us first thing in the morning. She was a hoot! Oh & me - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The space was unbelievable! It is in the actual house that C. H. Gunther built. They have a restaurant, museum, and mill store there. The service was on point. We were seated right way. Though I have heard there could be a wait. The serve came to the table right when we sat down. He was friendly and bright. Took care of us through out the meal. The food was outstanding. They use ingredients from the mill right next door. The biscuit was so fluffy and light. The gravy with sausage crumbles paired well with everything on the plate. The potatoes were seasoned just right. I would recommend this restaurant to people from out of town and from San Antonio. read more

The Guenther House - This is the 1851 Platter. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The Guenther special was a delicious breakfast The service and ambience made it a special treat. Kudos to all and the building is a great place to eat, a great spot next to the river walk made this a perfect place to eat and relax...memorable! read more

We found out about the Guenther House thanks to a very knowledgeable Lyft driver who was a SA local! The Guenther House is located in a cute neighborhood and takes you on a pleasant walk down memory lane into the life of the Guenther family. The establishment is both an old flour mill, a museum of the family's old home, and more importantly, a cozy restaurant with a homey view. My friend and I ordered waffles (I got strawberry and she got an almond special), and I paired mine with their fried chicken and she got the breakfast platter along with biscuits and gravy. We were seated outside on a beautiful day. The wait for the food was a bit long, but the taste of a freshly cooked meal made up for it. They use their renowned mill flour which the entire Guenther family supplied for years! I bought myself a small batch in their gift shop because I wanted to use it for cookies. I am overall pleased by the visit and the recommendation, and hope you feel the same when you go! read more

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Local spot everyone should visit! It is located in Southtown and by trendy stores. I love the history and feel of the restaurant. The food items do not disappoint. I like to get the eggs and biscuits. The biscuits are fluffy and yummy. read more

The Guenther House - Finally feels like fall. Have a great Saturday! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

One of the most iconic restaurants in San Antonio, the Guenther house is a must if visiting from out of town or if in the Riverwalk area. This was originally the home of the Guenther family, and there is still a beautiful parlor in their memory. I recently hosted a family event in the roof garden, and it's one of my favorite rooms in the entire city. You can see the river, King William and the Tower from the balcony. The food is also great with homemade biscuits and jam, pancakes, quiche of the day, and famous chicken enchiladas. For a leisurely relaxing meal with a nice walk around the grounds and museum the Guenther house is the perfect spot for breakfast or an early lunch. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. read more

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I went here several years ago. But I had met someone from San Antonio and we were talking about the food scene here and I remembered this place very fondly. Lovely ambience in a historic property, great service and wonderful food and drinks. I remember their pancakes and blueberry ice tea! Overall I liked it so much that it ranks as one of my all time San Antonio favorites even though it is not in river walk and as a tourist then you need to get out of the cozy bubble. read more

An hour wait but it was worth it. The service was amazing and the food was great. But the best part was the aesthetic, each room had a different feel but all so beautiful! read more

Whenever family is in town, this is the one place we all enjoy! The wait times are usually longer than expected for weekends, but you can always pass the time by playing corn hole, walking down the river or hanging around in their outdoor section or bakery. The giant cinnamon roll is truly one of my favorite things and it never disappoints! read more

This is a historic San Antonio spot right on the Riverwalk. It is just south of downtown and the tower for the flour factory is highly visible from many areas. I stopped by due to its many reviews and its proximity to my AirBnB. I waited approximately 25 minutes to get a table outside with a view of the river. It wasn't that hot that day but they had the fans going to circulate the air. The service was sluggish. It took awhile for them to bring me water and I had to ask several times. The house coffee was delicious and was the best thing I had. I enjoyed the sweet cream waffle with blueberries and chicken tenders. I specifically requested the blueberries. Much to my chagrin the blueberries (less than a cups worth) was an additional $4.25. Overpriced in my opinion. The presentation of the food was lackluster. They definitely failed at plating but the taste of sweet cream waffle was good, but no where near amazing. I asked a couple of other folks who tried the place whether or not they liked it. They said it was fine but they wouldn't go back again. I would second that opinion. The house tour is free and you can do it within 1/2 an hour if you're in a time crunch. Stop in but don't expect a lot in the department of the food and service department. read more

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This has always been one of my favorite local places to enjoy a tasty breakfast or even lunch! Their house coffee is worth having at least 3 cups! You can even purchase Kcups or regular grounded coffee from their too cute gift shop. They own the Pioneer Flour Company and their food reflects their pride. Anything your order is made with heart and every delicious ingredient! Martin is the sweetest longtime server there and it's always a pleasure having him. He's so kind, patient and tentative! I'm so in love with the history of this home and how they keep it so authentic. During Christmas time is the best time to visit with all of their decorations. It's stunning and memorable! read more

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Great place great service Beautiful place to eat Food was amazing 10/10. love this place. read more

The Guenther House is a San Antonio land mark. The grounds of this historic icon are gorgeous. There are two dining areas, one a beautiful outside patio and the other inside the historic home. You may tour most of the home which includes a gift shop. The restaurant was short on wait-staff on this particular day, but then again this is not a place to go for a quick breakfast or lunch. Our waiter was very efficient and handled our table well. The menu has both breakfast and lunch until 2:00pm. This is a nice surprise to me. The food was good, nothing spectacular but good. I had the chicken salad sandwich. It could have been seasoned better, but so found it odd that it was served on a bun. Because the chicken was chunky, the bun made it difficult to eat. Served with potato chips and fruit, although most of the fruit wasn't ripe and not good to eat. We were a table of five and all had something different. The standout lunch was probably the quiche. It had potatoes and chorizo and it was very flavorful. All in all a great place to have breakfast ( which I will try next visit) or lunch in historic downtown San Antonio read more

Natasha our server was amazing. She was handling multiple tables like a champ even taking on a table that another server couldn't handle. She was funny and quick witted, she made me feel like i was her only person in the place every time she checked on me. The Guenther house has always had a special place in our hearts. So the decorations were perfect for fiesta. Just enough to be seen but not too much. I had the San Antonio quiche. Which had potatoes, chorizo, bacon, jalapeños, and onions. It was just right in portion size. The side of potatoes were seasoned well with salt and pepper. I added some cholula for kick and it was too much so i cut back. To finish off the meal without even asking, Natasha brought my husband and I to go cups for our drinks. If you do come here try to sit outside if the weather is good because the views of the river walk and King William area. Inside is a small museum with a gift shop that talks about the history. During holidays they have a huge gingerbread house display. read more

The Guenther House - Daily specials 4/14/24 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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If you like southern breakfasts featuring biscuits and gravy and lots of butter in a quaint and deeply historical building on the edge of one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in San Antonio, you are looking at the right place. The breakfast we had was the "1851" plate which included the breakfast mainstays - eggs, excellent bacon, a huge biscuit and a little bowl of gravy laden with sausage pieces. The coffee was their own "Founders" signature roast with lots of flavors added which was very tasty for restaurant coffee. Service was very slow however, but very friendly and with frequent visits from the coffee man! The main cafe room is drafty but bright and otherwise pleasant. Next time I come though I will ask to be seated in the smaller and more cozy dark wood-paneled room. They also have lots of outside seating under a large canopy. Wherever you sit, be sure to venture upstairs after brunch to tour the museum portions of the house, the gift shop and the banquet room up top with the balcony overlooking the Riverwalk and a view of the King William neighborhood. Then take at least a half hour to walk across the river to tour the lovely mansions in the King William district. read more

Loved loved this place ! So cute especially the outside sitting! The museum is a plus for free and it's worth it. The champagne enchiladas were good but they're on flour which surprised me and I did not like. Other than that their hot chocolate was good and hot. It's definitely a MUST GO TO for brunch ! And the location is great. Great parking too and super clean place. Friendly staff which is always appreciated except the wait for certain stuff was a little too much but it was busy on the weekend so it's understandable. (Grace was the nicest server) read more

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A great spot to grab breakfast/lunch. I'd suggest sitting outside if the weather is nice out. Id recommend getting on their waist list online as this page can get busy. But the food is well worth it! And don't forget to check out their seasonal specials and take a walk around the shop inside. read more

The Guenther House - Strawberry sweet cream waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Solid pancakes! Good brunch spot! Friendly service! Plentiful, free parking! Come early to avoid queuing! read more

The Guenther House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

There were twelve of us for breakfast on a Sunday morning. Needless to say, we had to wait for a large table. As usual, it was well worth the wait. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. The inside room was well decorated and a thoroughly pleasant experience for all. Rob read more

My understanding is that they don't take reservations. But pro tip: you can arrive early to get on the list. We had a party of four on Saturday. I got their 90 minutes early, and the wait was almost two hours. Which was perfect! They have a museum. Around the corner is the cool Blue Star complex. The Riverwalk and the King William neighborhood is delightful to explore. So plenty to do while you wait. And of course the food and ambiance is amazing. read more

I like to take my mother here! They have without exaggeration, the best pancake pancakes we've ever had in our lives. Whatever the recipe is, I'd pay to have it. Our children love it and the staff are friendly! The patio's beautiful. read more